10/1/2026 Midtown Church Thursday Service

The Pace of Grace: If You Stay Ready

Pastor Otis Amey

1 Samuel 15:10–11
He’s faithfully working.

1 Samuel 16:12–13

1 Samuel 16:17–19

What Saul’s servant saw in David:

• Plays the lyre
• Brave
• Warrior
• Articulate
• Fine-looking
• The LORD is with him

1 Samuel 17:20–24

How Do You Respond to Troubling News?

Everyone saw a giant, but David saw his God.

They saw an “L,” but David saw the LORD.

1 Samuel 17:32–37

“I don’t need your clothes or your sword, just ONE stone and the LORD.”

1 Samuel 17:45–51

Final Thought

Fill all the way up so you can be prepared to pour out.

Table Discussion Questions:

1. What’s your biggest takeaway from the message?
2. What’s one change you’re going to make based on what you heard?
3. What does STAYING ready look like for you?
4. Who are you going to tell about what you experienced tonight?